Lifeguard Certification & CPR Classes
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Our family of companies trains over 1500 lifeguards each year. Training lifeguards is part of what we love to do.
We are currently offering 2 courses - Lifeguarding: Full Certification (for new lifeguards) and Lifeguarding Recertification for those who need to renew their current certification. Our lifeguarding classes are American Red Cross authorized.
Passing the Swim Test for lifeguarding certification requires you to be a strong swimmer. Please read all the information below for details.
Also, please understand that courses held outdoors may be working around possible inclement weather. We will always do our best to complete the course as scheduled, but your safety is our primary concern. However, should this rare occasion recur, we may be required to reschedule some course time to complete the class requirements.
If you have questions, please contact
Colleen at colleen.dougher@charlotte-pmg.com
Become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Take this class if you are new to lifeguarding or if your previous certification has expired.
Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course
About
Our Lifeguarding: Full Certification course includes all the certifications you need to become American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified (each certification is valid for 2 years): Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED training.
REquirements
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Students cannot miss any of the course. Please make sure you don't have any conflicts with the dates of the class.
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You must be at least 15 years of age before the last day of the training class.
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Blended learning content must be complete prior to attending the first day of class. Students should print or screenshot their proof of completion to show the instructor when they attend.
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Pass the Swim Test (detailed on this page).
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Due to the nature of the skills taught in this course, you'll be performing strenuous activities (such as removing someone from the water). If you have concerns about your physical ability to pass the course, please reach out to us.
Prerequisites
This skills evaluation is administered at the beginning of the course and is required for certification.
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
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Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
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Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
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Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
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Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
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Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
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Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
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Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Classes held at either:
Queens College
2201 Wellesly Ave
Charlotte, NC 20274
Starclaire Swim Club
7700 Woodstream Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course
Become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard. Take this class if you are new to lifeguarding or if your previous certification has expired by more than 30 days.
Lifeguarding Recertification Course
Passing this class extends your American Red Cross certification by 2 years. You must be currently certified to be eligible to register for this class.
About
The Recertification class lets you refresh your skills while extending your certification by 2 years.
REquirements
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Students cannot miss any of the course. Please make sure you don't have any conflicts with the dates of the class.
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Blended learning content must be complete prior to attending the first day of class. Students should print or screenshot their proof of completion to show the instructor when they attend.
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Pass the Swim Test (detailed on this page).
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Provide proof of a CURRENT Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification. If your certification has expired at the time of the course by even one day, you must take the Lifeguarding: Full Certification Course (above).
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Your CURRENT certification cannot be more than 30 days expired. If it is over 30 days expired, you must retake the full course.
This skills evaluation is administered at the beginning of the course and is required for recertification.
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
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Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
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Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
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Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
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Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
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Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
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Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
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Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.